BYD’s Affordable EV: How Much Will the Atto 1 Cost in SA?

When it arrives in South Africa, the BYD Atto 1 will be one of the most affordable electric vehicles in our market, and reports from China have suggested how much it could cost.

BYD Atto 1 exterior

Image: BYD

We recently reported the BYD (Build Your Dreams) Atto 1 is heading to South Africa, with the Chinese automaker’s all-electric city car scheduled to launch in our market as soon as September 2025. In addition, once it arrives on our shores, it is expected to be one of the most affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa. Though, at the time, pricing for this compact EV remained unconfirmed.

However, while the Shenzhen automaker’s South African arm has remained tight-lipped about how much the Atto 1 will cost once it arrives here, reports from its home market have suggested what we can expect. So, how much will the Atto 1 cost in South Africa?

BYD Atto 1 Price in SA

According to reports from China, BYD is hoping to launch the Atto 1 in South Africa for under R400 000, which will make it one of the most affordable EV passenger cars in our market.

If you weren’t aware, the cheapest EV currently available in South Africa is the Dayun S5, which is priced from R399 900, and the least expensive BYD EV, the Dolphin, costs R539 900. In addition to launching a more accessible EV in South Africa, BYD has recently partnered with Absa to introduce new vehicle finance solutions aimed at boosting the adoption of EVs in our country.

While the local lineup remains unconfirmed, and will likely only be revealed closer to market launch, in select overseas markets the Atto 1 is available in three guises, with the most powerful model producing 115 kW and 220 N.m of torque. The less powerful variants are endowed with 65 kW and 175 N.m. Depending on the derivative (and respective battery pack), the Atto 1 offers a claimed combined operating range of up to 322 km.

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